The Meeker Sportsman Club will hold a fishing derby on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The derby is free and open to kids 12 years and under who must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing gear and bait is provided or you can bring your own. Don’t worry about being new to fishing as plenty of […]
State Issues 2013-14 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Seasons
May 22, 2013 by
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved 2013-2014 hunting and trapping regulations, including season dates and bag limits, at its April 17 meeting. The regulations approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council will now be filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). JCARR must approve the rule-making process before the regulations can take effect. 2013-2014 […]
Ohio Spring Turkey Hunt Up from Previous Year
May 21, 2013 by
Ohio’s wild turkey hunters checked 18,391 birds during the 2013 spring hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The state total is a 4 percent increase from 2012, when hunters harvested 17,646 birds. The 2013 harvest total is a combination of the youth turkey season and the spring turkey season, April […]
Adjustments Proposed to 2013-2014 Deer Hunting Season
May 10, 2013 by
The Ohio Wildlife Council will consider white-tailed deer hunting proposals on Wednesday, May 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The following are adjustments to the proposals that were voted on and approved during the April 17 Ohio Wildlife Council meeting. These proposals address public input requesting an increase in recreational opportunities. […]
More than 200 Black Bear Sightings Reported in Ohio in 2012
May 8, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received 224 sightings reported from an estimated 93 black bears in 2012. Sixty-five of the 224 sightings reported were confirmed by ODNR Division of Wildlife personnel. The number of total sightings in 2012 increased from 152 in 2011. Five black bears accounted for 62 sightings in 2012, although […]
YMCA Still Has Available Spots in Community Garden
May 7, 2013 by
Many families living in the Marion would like to grow some of their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Some want to save money on their food bills. Others like the freshness, flavor and wholesomeness of home- grown produce. And for many, gardening is a relaxing way to exercise and enjoy being out-of-doors. To help […]
Wildlife “Rescues” Often Do More Harm Than Good
April 30, 2013 by
The Spring season has arrived and so too has the season for Ohio residents to enjoy spotting young and sometimes seemingly abandoned wildlife. Each year, ODNR Division of Wildlife officials offer simple advice. Please leave wildlife alone and enjoy wildlife from a distance. A wild animal is capable of biting, scratching, and transmitting diseases and […]
Spring Garden Fair to Feature “In the Garden” Host, Ideas and Tips
April 22, 2013 by
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the Tri-Rivers Career Center, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital’s TWIG VI/Garden Club of Marion is hosting a Spring Garden Fair. For an admission of $5, you can visit with local landscape companies, greenhouses, and other gardening enthusiasts who will answer questions and sell gardening products. At […]
Ohio’s Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Begins April 22
April 19, 2013 by
The start of spring ushers in Ohio’s annual wild turkey hunt, and hunters can enjoy the warmer weather in pursuit of this popular game bird. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the 2013 Ohio spring hunting season opens Monday, April 22, with the youth wild turkey season opening Saturday and Sunday, April […]
Annual Garden Tour at Terradise is Sunday
April 19, 2013 by
On Sunday, April 21, 2013 the riverside garden known as Terradise, the home of Trella Romine, will open for visitors from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. The six acre area, located at 1536 Whetstone River Road North, just southwest of Caledonia, has over twenty-five species of trees and shrubs. The herbaceous plants include three kinds of […]
